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Etienne Delaune

Associated Names
Etienne Delaune

Artist, French, 1518/1519 - 1583

This is a drawing of an ornate emblem featuring a detailed central figure. The design shows a classical warrior figure surrounded by decorative elements including scrollwork, mythical creatures, and floral motifs. The emblem has a symmetrical framework. At the top, a small face appears. The artwork exhibits characteristics of Renaissance ornamental engravings with delicate lines and detailed patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 6 × 4.8 cm (2 3/8 × 1 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3401

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 399

  • Series Title

    Various Ornament Subjects [R.D. 397-403]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil, A.P.F. Le peintre-graveur francais, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole francaise, ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Reprint (11 vols. in 6). Paris: F. deNobe

Wikidata ID

Q64955812

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